Tucked on its own private lagoon on Hurghada’s southern shoreline, SUNRISE Crystal Bay feels built for daylight: pale water at the doorstep, gardens that step down to the sand, and a pace that moves between pool, beach, and long, easy meals. It’s central enough for simple logistics, yet the lagoon keeps the mood hushed.

Rooms and suites are bright and modern, many with balconies or terraces toward the pools, gardens, or water. The working inventory is around 360+ keys, refreshed in recent seasons, so you can choose outlook and position within the grounds as much as category.

Days fall into a simple rhythm: three swimming pools (plus a compact aqua park) spread the crowd; the private beach handles lazy hours and easy entries to the lagoon; kids peel off to the Kids Club while you drift between shade and swims.

Evenings are about choice without fuss. The resort runs seven restaurants—from the renovated main international restaurant to à-la-cartes like Elia (Mediterranean) and Manohar (Indian), with seafood and Egyptian options in the mix—plus nine bars for the in-between hours. If you like an extra buffer, book the Posh Club tier for its quiet lounge, “royal breakfast,” and extended drinks service.

Practicalities help: ~13–15 km from Hurghada International Airport, with Senzo Mall and the promenade nearby if you want an off-property wander. But the core appeal is the setting—lagoon light at breakfast and a short walk to the water at any hour.

What you’re booking: a lagoon-front, all-inclusive resort where the water is close, the pool scene is generous, and dinner can change mood every night—polished, easy to use, and quietly social.